1. What’s New in Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines September 2016? Presenter: Nancy Schad Ophea Safety Consultant

2. Ophea’s Vision All children and youth value and enjoy the lifelong benefits of healthy, active living. Page 2

3. Session Objectives This session will provide participants with the opportunity to: be familiar with components of the Safety Guidelines and how to use them; be familiar with the important changes to the 2016 Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines; understand the ways that the changes affect teaching and coaching of physical education and sport in the educational setting; and network with colleagues. Page 3

4. The Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines (OPESG) are produced by Ophea in partnership with: OSBIE - Ontario School Boards’ Insurance Exchange OASPHE - Ontario Association for the Support of Physical and Health Educators CIRA - Canadian Intramural Recreation Association - Ontario OFSAA - Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations Page 4 The Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines

5. An online resource, Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines are: the minimum standard; must be met when addressing the safety component; for physical activities in curricular programs, intramural activities, interschool practices and competitions. Boards can follow the guidelines as presented or can raise the standards to meet their specific needs across the province of Ontario. Page 5 The Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines: safety.ophea.net

6. Intent of the Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines Assist administrators, teachers/coaches/intramural supervisors in fulfilling obligations to provide the safest possible program by addressing the critical safety components listed by the Ministry of Education’s H&PE Curriculum 1-8; 9-10; 11-12: Equipment; Clothing and Footwear; Facilities; Special Rules and/or Instructions; Supervision. Page 6

7. Organization of the OPESG All modules - Elementary & Secondary (Curricular, Intramural, Interschool): Generic Section Sport/Activity Pages Appendices Page 7

8. Organization of the OPESG – Generic Section Page 8

9. Organization of the OPESG – Sport/Activity Pages Page 9

10. Organization of the OPESG – Appendices Page 10

11. Annual Revisions Contents undergo an annual review: new pages are added and revisions to existing pages are made; summary of revisions is posted to homepage. Who must be aware of the revisions? School boards that use OPESG. School boards that have localized OPESG. All teachers, coaches, intramural supervisors. Page 11

12. Importance of Teachers/Coaches Referencing the Current OPESG Teachers responsible for teaching safe participation. OPESG is a living document and safety standards/guidelines change. Teachers/coaches responsible for keeping up to date. Page 12

13. Minimize Student Injury and Protection from being named in a Negligence Suit Teachers are expected to: address most recent OPESG (or localized school safety guidelines) prior to physical activity; implement appropriate criteria in Generic Sections; implement safety criteria on sport/activity pages; implement appropriate appendices e.g., Appendix A take attendance; and document relevant safety practices. Page 13

14. Litigious Society Page 14

15. Litigious Society Page 15

16. Litigation Plaintiff lawyers know teachers are to follow a standard of care OPESG/localized versions recognized as standard of care for physical activities in school setting in Ontario OPESG used to support claim that teacher/ principal/school board did not use minimum standard Claiming ignorance is not a defence in a negligence suit Page 16

17. 2016 Changes to the Generic Section

18. Generic Section: (All Modules) All Modules Revision to moving portable goals Occasional teacher/coach/intramural supervisor supervision Curricular: Peer pressure and student comfort level Intramural: Added minimum first aid requirement Interschool: Removed some coaching qualifications Revised higher risk First Aid Certification statement Page 18

19. Generic Section: Facilities – Moving Portable Goals – All Modules Facilities: f) Moving portable goals Teacher/staff member must inform students of procedures for portable goals and review periodically. If assisting teacher/staff member, only trained students can be used. Constant visual supervision required. Teacher/staff member designates a safe area for other students away from path of moving portable goal. Check path is clear (no obstructions and/or students). Page 19

20. Generic Section: Supervision - Occasional Teacher/Coach/Intramural Supervision – All Modules Supervision: g) Curricular - Occasional Teacher Coverage: The occasional teacher must have students participate in physical activities commensurate with his/her ability to safely teach that activity/sport. h) Interschool - Coach: Occasional teacher’s knowledge/skill and qualifications must be appropriate. i)Intramural: Occasional teacher’s knowledge of activity and ability to safely supervise must be addressed. Page 20

21. Generic Section: Special Rules/Instructions - Peer Pressure and Student Comfort level - Curricular b) Be aware of peer pressure and ensure student(s) not coerced into participation. When student displays hesitation verbally or non- verbally, teacher must determine the reason(s). If hesitation during the skill could put the student at risk, ―student must be directed to a more basic skill, or ―allowed to select a challenge at comfort level, including choice to not participate in the specific activity. Page 21

22. Generic Section: Generic Issues – First Aid Intramural Module 26. The minimum requirement for first aid coverage of intramural activities is an individual who is accessible and who takes responsibility for providing first aid to injured participants throughout the entirety of the activity. Page 22

23. Generic Section: Generic Issues – Coaching Qualifications Higher Risk Sports - Interschool Modules Effective September 1, 2016 Past experience within the last three years as a coach in the activity/sport, having knowledge of the activity (e.g., appropriate skills and progressions) and current safety practices as outlined in the Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines. Removed past experience (within the last 10 years) as a player or coach in that activity/sport. Page 23

24. Generic Section: Generic Issues – First Aid Coverage Higher Risk Sports - Interschool Modules 29.First Aid Coverage for Lower and Higher Risk Activities: minimum requirement for higher risk activities is an individual who takes responsibility for providing first aid to injured athletes and: ―has current first aid certification, from recognized first aid provider (e.g., St. John Ambulance, Red Cross) includes, CPR B or C and introduction to spinal injury; ―is in the area and readily accessible during the entire practice/competition; ―is knowledgeable of school board's concussion protocol; ―is not a participant in the activity. Page 24

25. Generic Issues: Questions/Reflection Questions? Reflection/Next Steps page Jot down the safety information/issues that you want to remember to share with others. Page 25

26. 2016 Changes to Sport/Activity Pages

27. Sport/Activity Pages: New Elementary and Secondary Curricular: Spikeball Elementary Curricular: Outdoor Education – Canoe Tripping (permissible for Grades 7-8 only) - Multi-day trips within 2 hours of emergency medical assistance Secondary Curricular: Self Defense Page 27

28. Sport/Activity Pages: Revised Names Elementary/Secondary Curricular Climbing – Bouldering renamed to: Climbing - Bouldering/Traverse Climbing Wall Secondary Curricular Outdoor Education – Backpacking/Hiking divided into ―Outdoor Education – Backpacking/Hiking - Local ―Outdoor Education – Backpacking/Hiking – Back Country Page 28

29. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added - Concussion Concussion (all modules, all activities) Students must receive training or information on concussion prevention and awareness, specific to the activity, prior to participating. Students must not participate in the activity until this instruction has been received. Concussion Prevention: See Appendix C-5, 1d) Prior to school year, semester, intramural activity, or season educate students about concussions (e.g., definition, seriousness, causes) Page 29

30. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added – Concussion (cont’d.) During specific activity - Appendix C-5, 2 a) & 2b) teach and enforce the rules of the sport/activity that limit or eliminate body contact or equipment-on-body contact; encourage students/athletes to follow the rules of play, and to practise fair play; discourage others from pressuring injured students/athletes to play/participate; Page 30

31. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added – Transportation & Helmets Student transportation to hospital (all modules, all activities) Determine and follow school board procedures when a student requires transportation to hospital. Activities where helmet is worn: Helmets, as required by the activity, must be properly fitted (as per manufacturers guidelines) and properly worn. Page 31

32. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added – First Aid for Outside Providers First Aid for Outside Activity Providers that are on school site: Follow the school’s emergency first aid action plan. off school site: At least one instructor or an individual who takes responsibility for providing first aid must have current First Aid qualifications equivalent to or exceeding St. John Ambulance’s Emergency First Aid with CPR C + AED. Page 32

33. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Water Activities - Curricular Water Activities: Instructor qualifications for swim test clarified in (e.g., dragon boating/rowing/scuba/ snorkeling/windsurfing/diving/swimming/ triathlon/water polo). Page 33

34. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Winter Activities – Curricular Alpine Skiing/Snowblading/Snowboarding: helmet must be worn at all ski resorts within and outside of Ontario; helmet standards specified; parent/guardian information included re: helmets and inspections of personal/borrowed equipment; additional equipment safety requirements included for facility provider; importance of using only designated hills/trails; and clarification of teacher and volunteer supervisor qualifications. Page 34

35. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Winter Activities – Curricular & Interschool (cont’d.) Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing: additional parent/guardian information re: inspections of personal/borrowed equipment; additional equipment safety requirements included for facility provider; teacher/facility provider must do safety ski-through to identify and inform students of hazards; and teacher and volunteer supervisor qualifications clarified. Page 35

36. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Winter Activities - Curricular (cont’d.) Snow Tubing: helmet must be worn within and outside of Ontario; helmet standards specified; clarification of individual lane/chute-use safety; and clarification of teacher and volunteer supervisor qualifications, training and responsibilities. Page 36

37. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Winter Activities - Curricular (cont’d.) Tobogganing/Sledding: safety standards for helmet specified i.e., parent/guardians informed of importance of wearing helmet; site must be inspected prior to activity to identify hazards; parent communication section included; and teacher and volunteer supervisor qualifications, training and responsibilities clarified. Page 37

38. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Softball - Elementary Curricular Softball – Lead up Games: regulation softballs or baseballs must not be used. Softball-Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch: regulation softballs must not be used; and student must keep eye on the ball when running bases and playing defense. Page 38

39. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added - Softball – Secondary Curricular Softball – Lob Ball/Slow Pitch/Three Pitch regulation softballs used, helmets and gloves are required ―helmets with chin straps, must be done up; otherwise, the helmet must fit and stay on the head. ―all fielders must wear softball/baseball gloves. modified softball, students must keep eye on the ball when running bases and playing defense. Page 39

40. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Climbing – General Procedures - Curricular General Procedures: school/commercial and portable/permanent installation types clarified; risk management guidelines now include spotting; outside provider vs. teacher qualification requirements clarified; information on peer pressure and student comfort level included; and a ‘relevant skill set’ is defined. Page 40

41. Sport/Activity Pages: Questions/Reflection Questions? Reflection/Next Steps page Jot down the safety information/issues that you want to remember to share with others. Page 41

42. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Outdoor Education – Supervisors - Curricular Supervisory Definitions: Teacher – A person with a current certification from Ontario College of Teachers, under contract with school/board. This person is legally responsible for students. Trip Guide – An individual who has required certifications and/or knowledge/skills of route and activity. This role could be fulfilled by teacher, parent/guardian/volunteer or employee of outside provider, and must be approved by school/board. Page 42

43. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Outdoor Education - Supervisors- Curricular (cont’d.) Supervisory Definitions: Parent/Guardian/Volunteer – An adult who has been approved by principal and has been instructed on responsibilities (e.g., monitoring [supervision]). Supervisor – A supervisor is a teacher, parent/guardian/volunteer or trip guide. This term is used only in relation to supervision ratios. Outside Provider - An outside facility contracted by the school/board to provide activity services. Page 43

44. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Outdoor Education – Special Rules/Instructions 1.Environmental considerations Trip guide and teacher must: ―be aware of and respond to changing weather conditions prior to and during the trip; ―cancel, postpone or alter the excursion if conditions put students’ safety at an elevated level of risk (e.g., wind, temperature, lightning storms, fog). 2.Others ―hydration and food; washroom practices; student information and communications; Page 44

45. Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added Outdoor Education – Lifeguarding Qualifications – Curricular (cont’d.) Canoeing Moving Water; Flat Water Kayaking; Paddle Rafting Lifeguarding qualifications ―A teacher, trip guide or instructor over the age of 18 must have a current National Lifeguard (N.L.) certificate Page 45

46. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Backpacking – Local & Back Country – Secondary Curricular Backpacking- Local: Single-day or multi-day trips from school or base camp, that travel within 2 hours of the arrival of emergency medical assistance. Backpacking - Back Country: Single day or multi-day trips, that travel more than 2 hours from the arrival of emergency medical assistance. Page 46

47. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Camping – Elementary/Secondary - Curricular Revised emergency procedures Principal/designate and all teachers/trip guides must have: a map of route; an excursion itinerary; and the emergency action plan. Campfire Safety Procedures Constant Visual Supervision required when students: fill and light camp stoves; and light campfires. Page 47

48. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Canoeing – Elementary/Secondary - Curricular Revised Swim Test Procedures - Canoeing 1.Students can successfully complete swim test with or without a PFD. Weak/non-swimmers, or students that do not pass swim test without a PFD); ―must successfully complete the swim test while wearing a PFD. ―Components of swim test must be completed successfully in sequence without other aids or stops. 2.Students who passed the swim test wearing a PFD ―must wear PFD/Lifejacket on docks & also at shoreline when water depth is a risk. Page 48

49. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Canoeing – Elementary/Secondary - Curricular (cont’d.) Revised Swim Test Procedures – Canoeing 3.If canoe group includes students who passed swim test in a PFD: ―instructor/outside provider must be aware of students who passed swim test with or without a PFD; ―instructor must provide introductory instruction; and ―an overall experience commensurate with skills and ability of the group, e.g., instructor must consider: the distance from shore; the depth of water; wind conditions; and distance to assistance if required. Page 49

50. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Canoeing – Elementary/Secondary - Curricular (cont’d.) Revised Swim Test Procedures – Canoeing 4.Supervision Ratios ―1 supervisor per 8 students ―If more than 4 students in group required a PFD to pass swim test: Additional lifeguard (Bronze Cross) is required; Teacher/outside providers consider increasing number of supervisors for group. 5.Lifeguard Qualifications: ―teacher, trip guide or instructor, over 18, must have minimum of current Bronze Cross. Page 50

51. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Swimming – Elementary/Secondary Curricular Swimming in Non-Designated Areas : e.g., a campsite when on a canoe-trip; lifeguard sets boundaries for swimming and swims/checks allocated area for underwater hazards. Diving: When using outside provider, diving is permitted: where water depth is (2.75m [9’] minimum); and safe water conditions as determined by the outside provider. When not using outside provider (i.e., using non- commercial areas), diving is not permitted. Page 51

52. Sport/Activity Pages: outdoor Education – Winter Camping –Secondary Curricular Local/Distant Definitions: Local - Multi-day winter camping trips that: travel within 2 hours from arrival of emergency medical assistance; or within easy reach of help (heated buildings are accessible). Distant - Multi-day winter camping trips that: travel more than 2 hours from arrival of emergency medical assistance; and or motorized vehicle assistance is not accessible.. Page 52

53. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education – Winter Camping – Secondary Curricular – (Cont’d.) Local/Distant Winter Camping – First Aid Certification: At least one trip guide must hold one of the following current first aid certifications: Local: St. John Ambulance’s Emergency First Aid with CPR C + AED St. John Ambulance’s Standard First Aid St. John Ambulance Wilderness First Aid Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid & CPR (Level C) Canadian Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Canadian Ski Patrol First Aid Certificate Equivalent to any of the above. Page 53

54. Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education – Winter Camping – Secondary Curricular – (Cont’d.) Local/Distant Winter Camping – First Aid Certification: At least one trip guide must hold one of the following current first aid certifications: Distant: Wilderness First Aid; OR Wilderness Advanced First Aid; OR Wilderness First Responder. Page 54

55. Sport/Activity Pages: Lacrosse - Box, Team Handball – Elementary/Secondary - Curricular /Interschool Moving of Portable Goals Metal portable goals must be checked prior to use to determine they are secure and will not tip over. Portable goals must be inspected regularly for anything that would hinder effective movement (e.g., defective wheels). After use, portable goals must be taken apart, removed or secured so will not tip over (e.g., chained face-to- face). Students are to be instructed not to hang or swing on goals. Page 55

56. Sport/Activity Pages: Football – Tackle – Secondary - Interschool Clarification of coaching qualification statement: One member of coaching staff must be trained/certified in NCCP Safe Contact module every five (5) years Each member of coaching staff must have qualifications derived from at least one of following: NCCP Community Sport Coach – Novice Coach Course Trained in any of the NCCP Football Courses - Positional Coach, Coordinator, Head Coach Coaches that have in the past completed a level 1, 2, 3 or 4 certification (transferred by Football Canada into the current NCCP designations) Page 56

57. Sport/Activity Pages: Football – Tackle – Secondary - Interschool (Cont’d). Clarification of coaching qualification statement: Attendance at tackle football clinic or workshop, provided by instructor knowledgeable of activity and where safety is addressed, (within the last five years) and is recognized as NCCP Professional Development. Accreditation as NCCP Learning Facilitator for Football Past experience within last 3 years as coach in tackle football, having knowledge of activity (e.g., appropriate skills and progressions) and current safety practices as outlined in Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines. Page 57

58. Sport/Activity Pages: Hockey–Ice/Lead-up Games - Secondary Curricular Shinny/lead-up games (no goalie and puck does not leave ice): regulation puck is not permitted; slap shots and sticks above waist not permitted; and students must wear: ―hockey helmet with cage; ―throat protector; ―gloves; and ―elbow pads.. Page 58

59. Sport Activity Pages: Self Defense/Martial Arts – Secondary Curricular, Elementary/Secondary Intramural Outside Providers – Revised Qualifications: To instruct a program in: Judo - NCCP Dojo Instructor Competition Introduction; Karate - NCCP Instructor Beginner, member in good standing of Karate Ontario and Karate Canada; and Taekwondo -18 years of age, 1st Dan Black Belt, NCCP Instructor. *NB. A teacher unfamiliar with Martial Arts (e.g., no formalized training) must not teach the activity until: assistance is provided by an appropriately trained staff; or training is received. Page 59

60. Sport Activity Pages: Self Defense Elementary - Curricular Teachers - Revised Qualifications: A teacher unfamiliar with any self defense techniques and skill progressions (e.g., no recent experience) must not teach the activity until: ―assistance is provided by appropriately trained staff; or ―training is received. Supervision Revisions: Constant visual supervision during initial instruction and demonstration of skills by students. On site supervision after initial instruction. Page 60

61. Sport Activity Pages: Basketball – All Modules; Rugby – Secondary Interschool Basketball Curricular programs - dunking is not permitted Interschool - hard hair accessories (e.g., barrettes/clips) not permitted. Rugby safe footing and traction in playing areas added; potential hazards statement includes sprinkler heads and sewer grates; and World Rugby coaching qualifications included. Page 61

62. Sport Activity Pages: Cheerleading – Spirit/Dance – Elementary/Secondary Intramural Skills Stunting (e.g., lifting of another person or building of bodies) and tumbling lines are not permitted. Coaching qualifications: A coach unfamiliar with any gymnastics skill progression or spotting technique (e.g., no recent experience) must not teach the activity until: —assistance is provided by an appropriately trained staff; or —training is received. Page 62

63. Sport/Activity Pages: Questions/Reflection Questions? Reflection/Next Steps page Jot down the safety information/issues that you want to remember to share with others. Page 63

64. Changes to 2016 Appendices

65. Appendices: New – Outside Activity Providers- Curricular and Intramural Includes requirements of the educator and requirements of the outside activity provider. Elementary Curricular: Appendix O Secondary Curricular: Appendix N Elementary/Secondary Intramural: Appendix P Page 65

66. Appendices: Appendix A – Interschool Elementary: New name: Sample Interschool Athletics Package for Parents/Guardians Secondary: New name: Sample Interschool Athletics Package for Parents/Guardians and students of the Age of Majority concussion awareness and prevention procedures for parents/guardians or students of the age of majority were included Page 66

67. Appendices: Appendix L – All Modules Sample Asthma Management Protocol Revision of content relating to types of asthma triggers and types of physical activity Revised “Managing Asthma Attacks” poster Page 67

68. Appendices: Questions/Reflection Questions? Reflection/Next Steps page Jot down the safety information/issues that you want to remember to share with others. Page 68

69. Next Steps Sharing/Discussion Groups What? Who? How? Page 69

70. Access to the Safety Guidelines and Support

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